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Ectication
To the sacrifice of our gold stars and the
courage of our blue, we, the student body of
Bethel, wish to dedicate the SPIRE of 1944.
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c4cinzinithzation
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. . . to interested readers. We, the editing
staff, present a view in words and pictures, of
life and people at Bethel.
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When he speaks to an individual
or a chapel group he lifts his listen-er
to the heavens of his shining
vision ; his divine power to raise
the soul to heights proclaims him
an inspired leader for God's chosen
workers.
KARL J. KARLSON
Dean of Seminary
Firmly turning all things into
prescribed channels, this Doctor
heals troubled minds and steadies
wavering hearts with the steady
glow of his own spirit and wisdom.
THEODORE BERGMAN
At his tongue's tip a witty
thought—at his fingertips a glory
of musical perfection ; the very skill
and talent of his performance is in-citement
to his pupils to master the
keyboard.
coup, _fc Pi zEliciEnt
H. C. WINGBLADE, D.D.
CATE 12TElEnt tfiOlE C4Tfi0 . . .
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C. E. CARLSON
His voice, symbolic of the order-ly
tenor of his thought and hab-it,
echoes prepossessingly through
many halls of endeavor.
Dean of College
EMERY A. JOHNSON
Most popular mediator of campus
misunderstandings, he represents to
respectful student minds a figure of
non-bias and complete comprehen-sion.
DANIELS,ON
Her flashing smile and dash of
humor, like arrows sprung from
the bow of her personality, quickly
hit the bull's-eye of friendship with
all of her acquaintances.
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Ten
REUBEN OMARK
Because he himself is still a stu-dent
. . . a pedant exacting and
tireless . . . eager to pursue byways
of new thought—his classes are
swift-moving periods of "All alert !"
MARTIN ERICKSON
(Not Pictured)
His personality and conversation
glow with love, making his ac-quaintance
a permeating experience
in everyone's life.
Of small delights she creates
imaginative wonders and from too
energetic college boys she evokes
surprised submission.
ENID PLATTS
ALICE JOHNSON
Infectious with happiness and
aglow with friendliness, she has
been drafted by the entire student
body as bosom-buddy and con-fidante.
EFFIE NELSON
There are few people who can
say so much in so few words ; few,
too, who see and hear as much and
repeat as little.
ERIC ANDERSON
(Not Pictured)
Eric's steadiness is accounted for
by the sturdy pillars of experience
which have arisen in his decades
of service.
ADOLF OLSON
The noise of a deep well is a
pervading silence: when he states
a case you find he has at one sweep
answered all your unstated argu-ments.
ESTHER SABEL
Loyal to Christ and dedicated to
service, she has with her few, sin-cere,
well-chosen words given the
encouragement and help many a
student has searched for.
HOKANSON
Tempests raged at the half for
the players and winds of anxiety
whipped up lashing words but the
storms soon subsided and from then
on his character offered smooth
sailing.
NELS ST JERNSTROM
The personality of Nels strikes a
vibrant chord which quickly pene-trates
the separating walls of un-familiarity,
leaving the cherished
possession of a friend.
MRS. VERRAL
The trig class has the privilege
of knowing a teacher unknown to
the others for the shyness of her
sparkling eyes and her pleasing
spirit win and secure a place for
her in their hearts.
MISS KEYES
(Not Pictured)
Though perhaps diminutive in
size, it gives no indication of her
personality, for life in every action
and pleasantness in every word add
up to an efficient instructor in .. .
Miss Keyes.
A. J. WINGBLADE
Spanning two oceans and the con-tinents
with his passionate zeal,
this missionary - hearted professor
has lighted innumerable torches
courageously lifted to his own
vision.
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E. NORDSTROM
To point to the life of a man
who serves with his whole heart,
possession and time is the simplest
way to produce something inspiring.
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Miss M. Carlson, Miss A. Anderson, Miss E.
Larson, Miss L. Erickson.
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Bethel flourishes behind the efforts of these folk who perhaps do not receive their
due thanks. The vision of Wyman Malmsten reaches out to paint a glimpse of the
future, while the office-staff maintains our widespread influence and Eric masterfully
keeps our campus beautiful.
Rules and regulations are the backbone of any smoothly-run organization: few
groups are fortunate enough to be headed by a board filled with selfless desire and
surrendered to God's will. Their prayer and tireless hours of conference maintain Bethel
as God has led.
First Row: Miss E. Larson, Mrs. H. Johnson, Dr. C. Burton, Pres. Wingblade,
Mrs. A. Fredin.
Second Row: Dr. K. Karlson, Mr. J. Hedburg, Dean E. Johnson, Mr. R.
Englund, Mr. R. Anderson, Dr. C. Wall, Mr. T. Knutson.
Mr. W. Malmsten, Mr. E. Borgeson.
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ANDERSON, EUNICE . . . College
Her ways are ways of pleasantness.
Clarion Staff '42 ; Missionary
Band '43 ; Religious Council sec-retary
'43 ; Student Council '43;
College Club secretary '43 ; Soph-omore
Class vice-president '44;
B.W.A. president '44 ; Chapel
Choir '44.
BERGERUD, ROBERT . . . College
.. . Seminary
Manhood is not measured in
inches.
Baseball '42 ; Tennis '42 ; Basket-ball
42, '43, '44; "B" Club '43,
'44; Gospel Team leader '43, '44;
Clarion Staff '44; Student Coun-cil
'44.
CHRISTENSEN, CARLTON .
College
And certainly he was a good
fellow.
Male Chorus '43 ; Clarion Staff
'43, '44; Chapel Choir '44; Soph-omore
Class treasurer '44; Bas-ketball
'44; Gospel Team leader
'44.
HOGLUND, GUNNAR . . . Seminary
An honest man is the noblest
work of God.
Clarion business manager '42;
Male Chorus '42-'44; Student
pastor '42-'44; Chapel Choir '43;
Religious Council president '43;
Male Quartet '43, '44; Boarding
Club board '44.
JOHNSON, EUGENE . . . College
. . . Seminary
Vim, vigor and versatility.
Basketball '42-'44; Male Chorus
'42-'44; Baseball '42 ; Tennis '42;
Spire Staff '43 ; "B" Club '43,
'44.
BERGESON, JOHN . . . Seminary
One better than he we rarely
meet.
"B" Club '39, '40, '41, '44; N. D.
State Teachers College '42, '43;
Male Chorus '40, '41 ; Alexis So-ciety
president '41; Bus driver
'39, '40, '41.
B JORK, DALE . . . Seminary
Something attempted and some-thing
done in joyful service.
Student Council vice - president
'40, '43 ; Junior Class president
'42 ; Student Council president
'43 ; Male Chorus '40-'44.
REXION, CAROL . . . College
The reward of one duty is the
power to fulfill another.
Gospel team '43 ; Arian Chorus
'43 ; Clarion, Assoc. Editor '43,
'44; B.W.A. vice-president '44.
LARSEN, MARIAN . . . College
Her manner is quiet and dignified,
Clarion Staff '43, '44; Spire Staff
'43, '44; Basketball '43, '44;
Arian Chorus '44.
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LUNDH, MAURICE . . . College
Our opportunities to do good are
our talents.
Male Chorus '43, '44; Gospel
Team leader '43 ; Basketball '44;
Chapel Choir '44.
PAULSON, STANLEY . . . Seminary
He attains whatever he pursues.
Basketball '40; Baseball '40; For-ensics
'40; Missionary Band '40;
Student Council '40; "B" Club
'40, '43, '44; University of Minn.
'41, '42; Student pastor '43, '44;
Senior Class president '44.
RYE, JANET . . . College
Good nature precedes all virtue,
Clarion Staff '43, '44; Arian
Chorus '43 ; Gospel Team '43;
Spire Assoc. Editor '44; B.W.A.
Cabinet chairman '44; Student
Council '44.
SAHLIN, CLARENCE . . . College
His walk shows his character.
Baseball '43, '44; Basketball '44;
Male Chorus '44; Gospel Team
'43, '44; Spire Staff '44.
OLSON, MAXINE . . . College . . .
Seminary
11/it is the flower of imagination.
Gospel Team '42. '43 ; B.W.A.
secretary '43 ; Church Missionary
'43, '44; Forensics '43.
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SLEITER, RICHARD . . . Seminary
Dignified in aspect and attire.
Student pastor '42-'44; Student
Council '43 ; Alexis Society vice-president
'43, president '44; Mis-sionary
Band '43 ; Boarding Club
board '44.
SWANSON, MELVIN . . . Seminary
Still water runs deep.
Student pastor '42-'44; Mission-ary
Band vice-president '43; study
group leader '44; Senior Class
vice-president '44.
SWANSON, MARGARET . . . College
Nothing great was ever accom-plished
without enthusiasm.
Cheer leader '43 ; Gospel Team
'43, '44; Basketball manager '43,
'44.
JOHNSON, GEORGE . . . College
Half of the battle is won with
confidence.
Student pastor '43, '44; Gospel
Team leader '44.
NOT PICTURED TAFT, RUSSELL . . . College
Reserved and tranquil are words
for him.
Student pastor '42-'44.
First Row: A. Nilson, G. Thompson, S. Paulson, M. Swan-son.
Second Row: J. Bergeson, G. Hoglund, F. Otto, R. Sleiter,
D. Bjork.
HENK, WALLACE . . . College
A kind and courteous gentleman.
Chapel Choir '43, '44; Male
Chorus '44; Sophomore president
'44.
NYDEGGER, LAURENCE . . .
Seminary
In temper and in nature—mild.
Male Chorus '41-'44; Missionary
Band officer '42 ; Gospel Team
leader '42; Chapel Choir '42;
Alexis officer '43 ; Student pastor
'43, '44.
The Seniors of the Seminary were probably the busiest persons on the
campus. Not only did they carry a full Seminary course, but they also
held student pastorates or preached in neighboring churches from time
to time. The class met monthly in the home of a professor or student
for the discussion of various problems and for a social time. One very
patriotic act which the class as a body participated in was the giving of
blood to the Red Cross. The class also tried to encourage other students
to do the same. A special course, "Christianity in the Social Order," was
held weekly for the Seniors by Professor C. E. Carlson.
SHERMAN, BENJAMIN . . . College
A man of cheerful yesterdays and
confident tomorrows.
Student pastor; Gospel Team
leader; Band member.
Officers of the Senior class were: president, Stanley Paulson; vice-president,
Mel Swanson ; secretary-treasurer, Gordon Thompson.
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First Row: J. Anderson, L. Johnson, R. Peterson, M. Green,
H. Olson.
Second Row: E. Anderson, C. Grotheim, S. Barrett, C.
Lindblom, H. McDonald, V. Tanyas.
Third Row: R. Youngquist, W. Wessman, R. Gustafson,
S. Widen, R. Norstrom, R. Johnson.
The student pastorates of the Middlemen class were widely spread
throughout all of Minnesota. The remainder of the group who did not
hold churches often spoke in the chapels of the vicinity. This class held
several social events which were called "Fellowship by the Fireside".
When enough snow arrived, "Fellowship by the Fireside" was abandoned
for "Fellowship by the Toboggan". The greatest achievement of this
class was the sponsoring of the Seminary banquet.
The officers were: president, R. C. Peterson ; vice-president, J.
Anderson ; secretary, Lily Johnson ; treasurer, H. Olson.
Although this was the first year in the Seminary for the class, the
members of it did not lag far behind their senior students in the number
and variety of activities. As in the other classes, the majority of the men
held student pastorates or preached frequently. This class also boasted
two church missionaries. Individuals of the group went to donate blood
to the Red Cross at regular intervals. In addition to the full-fledged
members, there were nine special students who also took work in the
college.
Their officers were: president, Lloyd Sprecher ; vice-president, Paul
Nagano ; secretary-treasurer, Gloria Mitchell.
First Row: W. Quiring, A. Gustafson, W. Peterson, H.
Carlson.
Second Row: H. Youngquist, M. Bergfalk, P. Nagano, G.
Mitchell, R. Bergerud, M. Olson.
Third Row: B. Ankerberg, E. Johnson, G. Swanson, H.
Soder, D. Larson, J. Agee, R. Hails.
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Although the navy took its president and although only a few men
were able to register, the Freshman class proved to be a very spirited
organization. Its members could be found actively engaged in all soci-eties,
sports, and publications. The large amount of spirit and co-opera-tion
of the Freshman girls almost made up for the lack of male students.
Although the class planned few activities, the parties that were held were
most successful. The basket social was the crowning success of thr:.year
for the class. The Freshman-Sophomore banquet held in the closing
days of the school year was another of the session's high-lights that was
made successful by the "Class of Forty-five".
The officers for the year were: sponsor, Dean Johnson ; president,
Robert Nelson ; vice-president, Kay Shimatsu ; secretary, Gretchen Clausen ;
treasurer, Jane Larson.
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Although the ranks of the Sophomore class were depleted by the
army, this organization fulfilled its purpose of helping in the provision
of social activities for the school. The all-school birthday party, which
is now becoming an annual occurrence, was the big event on the Sopho-more
calendar. When the graduating class presented a gift to the school
on their graduation, the class centered its attention on a donation to the
coming men's dormitory.
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First Row: P. Nelson, R. Challberg, P. Gustafson, H. Holle,
J. Lindblom.
Second Row: B. Olson, H. Nelson, M. Johnson, L. Carlson,
D. Dahlman, R. Troolin.
Third Row: E. Sahl, G. Bylund, L. Thomas, L. Gardner,
J. Frenette, R. Rask, E. Ingebretson.
The Christian Workers' Course is designed especially for those
students desiring to become capable and efficient in Christian service.
The enrollment was somewhat greater as compared with previous
years, attaining in the past year a total of sixteen who have completed
the full course while many more took only such subjects as they could
along with their academic studies. Both gained much knowledge con-cerning
God's Word, and were greatly strengthened spiritually.
The main social activity of the year was a well attended party held
in the home of Mr. A. J. Wingblade at the close of the first semester.
The classes were taught by A. J. Wingblade, Miss Esther Sabel, and
Prof. E. G. Norstrom, and became increasingly popular with many
students.
Lives were consecrated to full-time service as they became more
acquainted with the Bible and more conscious of the need of laborers.
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Left to Right: W. Ericson, L. Nordstrom, A. Peterson, R.
Bergerud, V. Carlson, D. Larson, H. Carlson, Prof.
Norstrom, G. Thompson, J. Rye, R. Peterson.
cREfi,9 Co us Council
If the achievements of an organization are measured in its successful
undertaking of many and varied projects, the Religious Council succeeds.
With Dr. Wingblade as its advisor, the organization of several gospel
teams was accomplished and although restrictions on traveling kept the
teams within the city area this year, they did much work in churches,
missions, and chapels. The supervision of the various prayer meetings
also is in the hands of this group and tracts were placed at the disposal
of the student body. The crowning achievements of the council were the
two Religious Emphasis Weeks. The first of these weeks occurred in the
fall with Rev. Martin Erickson as the speaker. Rev. Walter Olson was
speaker in the week of pre-Easter services.
Religious Council officers for the first semester were: president,
Robert Hails ; vice-president, Cecil Lindblom ; secretary, Gladyce Nord-quist
; treasurer, Arlene Peterson. The second semester vice-president
was F. Robert Otto ; secretary, Helen Soder.
First Row: H. Soder, R. Hails, Pres. Wingblade.
Second Row: F. Otto, A. Peterson, C. Lindblom.
Probably the most important student organization is the group which
governs the activities of the entire school. This group is called the
Student Council. This membership is made up of the cabinet and each
important club or council of the school is allowed to send one representa-tive
to the meetings. Therefore the council is a democratic group.
The purpose of the council is four-fold ; to organize the members
of the student body of Bethel, to promote and have general control of
the several student activities, to foster a wholesome spirit within the
student body, and to encourage friendship and co-operation between the
students and also between the various organizations.
The officers of past year were: president, Harold Carlson ; vice-president,
Dana Larson ; secretary-treasurer, Violet Carlson ; "B'' club,
Bob Bergerud ; Seminary, Bob Peterson ; Religious Council, Arlene Peter-son
; College, Lloyd Norstrom ; Music, Wilbur Erickson ; Publications,
Janet Rye; Alexis, Gordon Thompson ; and Forensics, Lloyd Sprecher.
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Left to Right: C. Lindblom, A. Iblings, Miss Sabel. M.
Swanson, H. McClure, D. Bjork.
Why is the Missionary Band one of Bethel's most active and success-ful
groups ? It is because the organization succeeds in fulfilling its pur-pose—
encouraging interest in mission work. Interesting meetings were
held once a month for inspirational missionary messages. Proof of that
inspiration was seven hundred dollars given by Bethel students to a
Baptist mission school in Jorhat, Assam. Another activity carried on by
the organization was a monthly study group, which met to learn of
mission work and problems.
The president of the band is a missionary who has served several
years in Africa, Harold McClure ; vice-president, Dale Bjork ; secretary,
Alma Iblings; and treasurer, Cecil Lindblom.
Meet Bethel's only group whose membership is made up entirely of
those of the fairer sex. This group consists of all College and Seminary
girls, teachers, and faculty wives. Monthly meetings were held, and on
such dates as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and St. Valentine's Day special
programs were given. A tea was given in the spring in honor of the
graduating members. The object of this group was to bring all Bethel
women together, so that they might become better acquainted.
The officers of the Bethel Women's Association for 1943-44 were:
president, Eunice Anderson ; vice-president, Carol Rexion ; secretary,
Ethel Heitzman ; and treasurer, Arlene Peterson.
Seated: E. Anderson, Miss Nelson.
Standing: L. Johnson, E. Heitzman, L. Swanson, C. Rexion,
A. Peterson, E. Ingebretson, G. Biller, J. Rye.
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Twenty-six
First Row: W. Wessman, J. Anderson, R. Sleiter, G. Thompson, R. Peterson.
Second Row: R. McClure, M. Green, B. Peterson, G. Mitchell, H. Soder.
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First Ron': W. Ericson, V. Carlson, W. Peterson.
Second Row: J. A. Erickson, W. Haring, A. Olson.
The Alexis Society is one of our school's
most active groups. The aim of the group
is to bring before those students who are
interested in Christian work the problems
that they are apt to meet in the church. The
monthly programs consisted of speeches,
panel discussions and skits.
For the first semester the officers were:
president, Richard Sleiter; vice-president,
Joel Anderson ; treasurer, Willis Wessman ;
and secretary, Miriam Johanson.
During the second semester the cabinet
consisted of Gordon Thompson, president;
Robert Peterson, vice-president ; William
Peterson, treasurer; and Gloria Mitchell,
secretary.
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The college club was organized several
years ago to attempt to bring the various
groups of the school together for programs
of a more literary nature. At present, how-ever,
the group has not been as active as it
was in previous years. The future of the
club is being planned for by the officers:
president, W. Peterson; vice-president,
Violet Carlson; secretary, Alice Olson ; and
treasurer, Julie Ann Erickson.
The first semester officers were: president,
W. Haring; secretary-treasurer, W. Ericson.
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First Row: R. Youngquist, D. Bjork, C. Sahlin, L. Nydeg-ger,
Mr. Stjernstrom, W. Peterson, G. Hoglund, L.
Nordstrom, W. Haring
Second Row: R. Nelson, R. Norstrom, D. Danielson, P.
Johnson, F. Otto, W. Henk, M. Lundh, H. Olson, E.
Johnson, W. Ericson.
The Arian Chorus is a comparatively new organization, as this year
marked the forth session of the musical group. Under the able leadership
of Prof. Nels Stjernstrom the chorus has been able to complete a number
of highly successful concerts. Among these were: a chapel program,
special Twin Cities church programs, and assistance in male chorus con-certs.
It is the purpose of the organization to provide opportunities of
musical development and training for Bethel girls. Pianist for the chorus
is Ruth Rask ; president, Alma Iblings ; vice-president and student direc-tor,
Marie Green, with the secretary-treasurer being Ruth McClure.
First Row: L. Carlson, D. Dahlman, R. Rask, A. Iblings,
R. McClure, M. Green.
Second Row: G. Anderson, H. Nelson, G. Clausen, K.
Darling, B. Hoff, P. Anderson.
Third Row: E. Sundberg, J. Gilbert, V. Anderson, P. John-son,
N. Seaquist, R. Challberg.
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The one Bethel musical organization which is the most well known
to strangers of our school is the Bethel Male Chorus. This year's chorus
consisted of nineteen members with Professor Nels Stjernstrom as direc-tor.
The chorus presented only two concerts. The first of these was in
the fall at the Central Baptist Church of St. Paul. The second, in the
closing days of the first semester, was held in Jackson Hall in Minne-apolis.
Plans were being made for an annual concert tour, but because
several members of the chorus were ineligible for the second semester's
work, the plans were discontinued. The remaining members continued
to practice each week. Wilbur Ericson was the pianist. Other officers
were: president, Gunnar Hoglund ; vice-president, Dale Bjork ; secretary,
David Danielson ; treasurer, Robert Norstrom ; librarian, Howard Olson.
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First Row: J. Kindgren, E. Anderson, G. Clausen, L. Swan-son,
D. Benson, G. Anderson, R. Anderson, P. Ander-son,
R. Challberg.
Second Row: R. Nelson, P. Johnson, C. Anderson, M.
Lundh, C. Christenson, W. Henk, W. Peterson.
Pianist : J. Larson.
If one were to ask a student which chapel hour he preferred best
out of the week, he would most likely answer, "Wednesday." The
reason—on Wednesday the chapel choir sings.
At the beginning of the fall term try-outs were held and twenty-two
members chosen. Lloyd Sprecher was the director and Jane Larson served
as accompanist for the full year. Rehearsal time was Monday morning
while the rest of us were in the chapel service.
The selections varied both in type and presentation, from hymns to
a capella arrangements. The highlight of the year was a stirring cantata
given at Christmas entitled "The Chorus in the Skies."
First Row: M. Nelson, P. Anderson, B. Hoff, H. Holle,
R. Rask, B. Nelson, H. Youngquist, D. Dahlman.
Second Row: C. Anderson, K. Shimatsu, I. Benson, W. Sea-quist,
H. Olson.
Although the Bethel Pep Band
was not heard from too frequently,
the group always attempted to make
up for lack of programs in making
each appearance a lively one. The
various groups—woodwinds, brass,
and percussion—were blended to-gether
under the masterful touch of
Conductor Howard Olson. Chief
appearances were at basketball
games, sophomore birthday party,
and the freshman basket social.
Other groups also get much op-portunity
to sing or play on gospel
team work, chapel programs or
even giving concerts, as the quartet
did. Three of the more active
groups are pictured here.
D. Danielson, L. Nord-strom,
G. Hoglund, R.
Youngquist.
R. Challberg, B. Olson,
M. Nelson.
A. Nelson, L. Carlson,
R. E. Anderson.
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The policy of the Clarion has been to "maintain and promote the
Christian principles of Bethel Institute, to promote scholarship, to
foster more school spirit, to establish a better understanding among
the students."
This year twelve issues of the Clarion have been published. Bar-bara
Edson was the Editor-in-Chief, and Carol Rexion was the Assist-ant
Editor. A large staff contributed their time and efforts in making
the paper a success.
The Editorial Advisor was Miss Enid Platts, and the Business
Advisor was Dean Emery Johnson.
In Front: C. Rexion, B. Edson.
First Row: H. Nelson, B. Hoff, N. Seaquist, J. Rye, K. Shimatsu,
R. Bergerud.
Second Row: I. Nelson, D. Benson, M. Schouweiler, G. Anderson,
D. Dahlman, C. Christenson, W. Peterson, P. Johnson.
Not pictured: H. Carlson, L. Collin, J. Gilbert, E. Ingebretson,
M. Larsen, R. Otto, L. Swanson, E. Sundberg.
Seated: J. Rye, D. Larson.
First Row: E. Sundberg, H. Nelson, M. Schouweiler, M. Larson,
F. VanDyke, I. Nelson.
Second Row: K. Shimatsu, C. Anderson, W. Peterson, L. Gardner,
B. Peterson, C. Sahlin.
Not pictured: P. Theobald, D. Clauson.
Here is the only line in which we can praise ourselves. We are
very proud of the fact that even under present conditions, the Spire
could come out. Although rebuffs were frequent, the editor, Dana
Larson, did a yeoman duty and kept the staff working. He worked
with the able assistance of Janet Rye, and business manager, William
Peterson. So let us take a bow to our own applause, and we hope we
can also bow to your appreciation.
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FOREST LAKE
When a difficult project proves to be successful, we at Bethel want to be the first to
congratulate those of oul group who did the work. The Forest Lake Baptist Church is a
successful project undertaken by students of Bethel. Started by Rev. M. W. Samuelson,
the church grew, and now under Wesley Lindblom the work continues to expand. A Sunday
School is developing very satisfactorily, and the progressive group is already planning to
build a church.
ST. LOUIS PARK
St. Louis Park is the baby of the Minnesota State Conference and proves to be a grow-ing
child. The work was begun with power of prayer by the faithful from that district.
Quick action of the Conference brought about the purchase of an abandoned tavern, which
has been renovated. Dale Bjork now has been serving faithfully since the regular work
was established.
HIGHLAND PARK BAPTIST CHURCH
Highland Park Baptist Church was started as a mission work in October, 1941, in the
Highland Theater. In the spring of 1943, the church was organized with twenty charter
members. In September, 1940, the government granted permission to build a basement
church at the cost of $8,500. The basement was completed and dedicated February 20, 1944.
The Bethel student body has always been interested in the Highland Park project. From
the beginning of the church in 1941, Bethel students have taught in the Sunday School and
helped in various ways. At the present time, Gunnar Hoglund is the pastor.
North, east, south, west — with St. Paul as the hub of a giant
wheel, the student pastors spread out to cover a great area each Sunday.
Some of these students have churches in the Cities, some speak at
frequent times in the area, some have chapels in the outlying districts,
and some travel hundreds of miles to their charge. It is a great work—
a work good for the valuable experience obtained, and good for the
propagation of the gospel of peace.
Forest Lake, St. Louis Park, Highland Park.
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ASSEMBLY
REFRESHMENTS
CLASSTIME
G. Swanson, A. Brask, L. Johnson, R. Bergerud.
First Row: H. Carlson, R. Ashmun, C. Christenson, G.
Johnson.
Second Row: R. Bergerud, H. Youngquist, W. Haring.
Not pictured: E. Johnson.
Bethel contacts the surrounding community in several ways—
through student pastors, through boys' and girls' club work and also
through the gospel teams. Although the chief purpose of these teams
is the spreading of God's word, the students also receive much benefit
in the form of experience in program planning and leadership. The
Religious Council supervises the activities of these groups, makes up
the groups and appoints leaders for each semester. This year there
were five teams.
H. Carlson's team and the bus.
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Under the supervision of Grace
Swanson, Arleth Brask, Bob Bergerud
and Lily Johnson, classes in religious
instruction were held every Saturday
night in the Seminary classrooms.
The average attendance was twenty-five
throughout the year. After an
hour and a half of Bible study, chorus
singing and Scripture memorizing, the
rest of the evenings were devoted to
various games in the gymnasium, fol-lowed
by light refreshments.
This work served a double pur-pose—
that of giving the young people
of the neighborhood a place to spend
their Saturday evenings profitably and
enjoyably and also to give the students
real practice in applying the class-room
lessons on missionary and young
people's work.
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First Row: E. Wood, B. Nyman, M. Appelquist, M. Schouweiler,
M. Larsen, D. Clausen.
Second Row: M. Anderson, D. Benson, D. Dahlman, J. Erickson.
Third Row: B. Nelson, C. Sjodin, M. Swanson, I. Benson, L.
Raymetz.
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During the basketball season from November to March, eleven
scheduled games were played. Eight of these games were played on
our home floor. The other three were played at St. Columba, Macal-ester,
and St. Francis.
Margaret Swanson was the manager of the team which consisted
of fifteen members. The captain was Margaret Appelquist, who was
also high point-scorer. Betty Nyman and Eunice Wood followed in
First Row: G. Thompson, E. Johnson, R. Hails, W. Wessman, high scoring.
M. Lundh.
Second Row: C. Sahlin, W. Peterson. C. Christenson, F. Otto,
R. Bergerud, E. Anderson.
Not pictured: L. Gardner, E. Trude.
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Active Conference competition was lacking from this year's major-sport
activities. The basketball team did play several games with the nearby schools
and made two trips. Mr. Gronseth and Mr. Hokanson of Augsburg were
student-coaches for the year.
Baseball, too, is a major sport and games were played with teams both
here and away. The first two games were decisive victories but later scores
were not available at this printing.
In Front: B. Peterson.
First Row: W. Wessman, W. Lindblom, C. Anderson, C. Sahlin,
E. Anderson.
Second Row: C. Lindblom, R. Gustafson, H. Youngquist, B.
Emmel.
Not pictured: R. Youngquist, W. Haring.
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Organized for the purpose of furthering the athletic activities of the school,
the "B" Club, composed of fellows who have made a major sport "B" letter,
has done much this past year in making the Seminary gymnasium a gathering
place for minor-sport enthusiasts.
Among those sports encouraged by the "B" Club were ping pong, shuffle-board
and handball. The equipment was purchased with student funds for
use in the renovated Seminary gym. To incite more vigor to the program,
tournaments were played during the winter months. Badminton was also popu-larized
by the purchase of that equipment.
Later on in the spring tennis playing was prevalent and matches were held
with neighboring colleges.
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2. Ye transportation 6. Dairy maids 9. Heavy date
3. Stepping High! 7. Pete's retreat 10. 9:40-10:20
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1. Gospel team
2. United Fellowship
3. Winter camp
4. David and William
5. St. Croix Campers
6. Yes, occasionally
7. Rah ! Team!
8. Red Cross
9. Winter Sports
10. "Male" mail
11. They can. Canoe ?
12. C. E.'s catching luck
13. Hikers
14. Larpenteur kids
1. Rev. Bergfalk and Secretary
2. Two Phils, two Johnsons, two redheads
3. Hop along
4. Winter sport
5. R. G. LeTourneau
6. Star attempters
7. Borgeson at ease
8. 'Kerchief girl
9. Red Cross program
10. Como Park memories
11. Roughin' it
12. Roommates
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THANKS TO
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CARL E. CARLBERG
MARGARET GUSTAVSON MARJORIE NELSON
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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C. A. ANDERSON, Treasurer
57 Sylvan Street
Tel. 3-8052
Massachusetts
15 Malmo Street
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MISS LOIS SORLEY, Church Missionary
MISS HELEN TJERNLUND, Minister of Music
RADIO SERVICES
Swedish Half Hour - 10:30 A. M.
English Half Hour - 1:15 P. M.
MIDWEEK SERVICE
Wednesday - - - 7:30 P. M.
The Chandler Street Baptist Church
123 Chandler Street
Jamestown, New York
REV. V. E. HEDBERG, Pastor
COME TO ELIM BAPTIST CHURCH
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